"Churches Together" - this is the expression we use to explain what the Christian Council of Sweden (CCS) is, that is to say, an open ecumenical forum for churches in Sweden.Each church brings to CCS its own special identity, experiences and priorities. The churches meet in the council to search for, express and deepen their Christian unity, share experiences and together show the world that they have a faith that unites and challenges.
As "Churches Together", the CCS is a common resource for the churches. At the same time, the CCS encourages the churches to be resources for each other - in their main activities of theological reflection, evangelism, diaconia and social responsibility. The CCS is also able to express a united opinion from the churches concerning important issues in society.
The council has 27 member churches. The churches are divided into four church families - the Free church family, the Catholic church family, the Lutheran church family and the Orthodox church family.
Chairman of the Christian Council of Sweden during 2008 is protosingel Tikhon Lundell of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
